Monday, March 31, 2008

Securing Campus Access to Birth Control

There are many ways in which women's health issues have been compromised under the Bush administration, but few have affected as many women as the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 , which narrowly passed ... via Columbia Spectator



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Feeling Moody?

You may have noticed yourself feeling extra moody during your pregnancy. One minute you might be feeling fine and then the next minute you are crying at a Hallmark commercial on television! A pregnant friend recently called me telling me that she thought she was going crazy because one minute she’d be laughing and then the next minute she’d be crying. Perhaps you are experiencing this too? Don’t worry; you are not going crazy, it’s normal. Almost every pregnant woman on the planet has to deal with mood swings during pregnancy due to the increase of hormones. Plus, the emotions... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Post Partum Birth Control Options

Whether this is your first or last baby, you may be thinking about birth control options. If you are still pregnant, you may not be thinking about it yet. It may be time to start since most health care providers bring up this subject during your post partum visit.

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Baby Boot Camp for New Fathers

I came across an interesting article out of the Omaha World-Herald about a program that is aimed to get Fathers involved in their baby’s life. Baby Boot Camp is a program put on by the Essential Pregnancy Services of Omaha, Nebraska. This program was designed to get Fathers involved in their child’s life as early as possible and created to counter act the ill effects of teen pregnancy, crisis pregnancy, and single parenthood. Coordinator of the Nebraska Fatherhood Initiative,... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Friday, March 28, 2008

Safe Haven Laws in All 50 States Now

Recently Nebraska and Alaska both passed baby Safe Haven Laws. They were the 49th and 50th states to pass these laws. Now all of the United States has some type of baby Safe Haven Laws. The only area in the United States without Safe Haven laws is the District of Columbia. In case you are unfamiliar with exactly what baby Safe Haven Laws are, let me explain. According to Wikipedia, Safe Haven Laws are defined as: The popular name for United States' laws that decriminalize leaving unharmed infants with statutorily designated private persons so that the... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Determining Gestational Age with Ultrasound

Figuring out the due date is easy if you know the exact date of your last menstrual period and when you ovulated. If you have a regular 28 day cycle, you would add nine months and seven days to the date of your last menstrual period.

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Pregnant Man in Oregon

Fox 12 OregonWell, that's what he says at least. Thomas Beatie, who used to be a woman, appeared in the most recent issue of The Advocate, a magazine for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender readers, Portland, Ore., television station KPTV reported.Beatie wrote the article, which includes a picture of him while he was 22 weeks pregnant. According to the story, he went through a sex change, but decided only to have chest reconstruction and testosterone therapy.Wow!

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog - For All Your Pregnancy Things by PregnancyWeekly]

When Family is Not Supportive

You have found out you are expecting a baby and are ready to share the news with family. Maybe you are expecting happy reactions from family and friends when they hear the news. More often that not, this is the reaction you will get.

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Thursday, March 27, 2008

A Pregnant Man?

This is one blog I never thought I'd be writing. I've been writing this blog for a little over two years. If I wrote it for 50 more years, I never thought I'd be writing about a pregnant man. According to news reports, a man in Oregon is pregnant.

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Unexpected Places to Find Baby Names

The name that you chose for your baby is a very important decision, at least that is what everyone tells you. via About.com



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Long Term Implications of Preterm Birth

If you have signs of preterm labor or are in a high risk category, your health care provider will monitor you for signs of preterm labor. Testing will be done when necessary to assess the baby to help prolong the pregnancy.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Benefits and risks of psychiatric medications during pregnancy.

Abstract Traditionally, psychiatric medications were withheld during pregnancy because of fear of teratogenic and other effects. via CiteULike



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Monday, March 24, 2008

The Pregnancy Blog Review March 18-23

A variety of topics related to pregnancy and having a healthy baby have been covered in the pregnancy blog this week. If you haven't been able to read, the review is the best way to see the week's articles all in one place. Click the links to read the blogs that interest you.

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Returning from Maternity Leave

I've got a co-worker returning from her maternity leave this morning. While I'm anxious to talk to her and have her back, I also know she's anxious about being back, for many reasons. via About.com



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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Pain Relief for Back Labor

Back labor is a term used for pain in the lower back that occurs during labor. The pain tends to happen both during and between contractions. The position of the baby is generally the cause. Back labor tends to occur when the back of the baby's head is pressing into the lower part of your spine.

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Quit Smoking for a Calmer Baby

As if there weren't enough good reasons to quit smoking during pregnancy, it appears another can be added to the list. Quitting smoking may result in a more relaxed baby, according to researchers. It appears that a mother's smoking habits may have an affect on the baby's temperament.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Lisa Marie Presley says husband is experiencing Couvade Syndrome

Like many husbands and partners before him, Michael Lockwood is finding himself battling pregnancy symptoms -- right alongside his pregnant wife , singer Lisa Marie Presley , 40. via Celebrity Babies



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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Dizziness in Pregnancy

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded is a common side effect of pregnancy. This is most common in early pregnancy, but can happen at any time. In most cases there is no cause for concern, but mention it to your doctor to be sure. There are a few causes of dizziness during pregnancy.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Top Baby Names from Last Year

The lists for the most popular baby names of 2007 have recently been released. I always find naming trends so interesting and brought you the top baby names of 2006 last year, so I thought I’d do the same this year. First of all though, let me remind those of you who are actively making adoption plans, that you still have the right to name your child. Yes, the adoptive parents will be your child’s parents and they have legal rights to change his or her name to a name of their own choosing.... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Are Herbal Teas Safe?

Herbal teas offer many nutritional and medicinal benefits. Some herbal tea has become so popular that you may not think twice about pouring a cup. But are they safe during pregnancy? This depends on the type of tea you are drinking. There are a few reasons to question the safety of herbal teas.

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Newborn News - Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Amazing Recovery Attributed to Cord BloodToddler diagnosed with cerebral palsy shows remarkable improvementThe 2-year-old son of the Sacramento, Calif., couple was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but is now showing fewer signs of the disorder and marked improvement after an infusion of his own stem cells made possible by the preservation of his own cord blood shortly before birth. > View TODAY show video

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog - For All Your Pregnancy Things by PregnancyWeekly]

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Mums ignore smoking risk

"I can't say I've had many who actually tell me it's because they want smaller babies, but one or two do."

Teenage pregnancy support worker Carole Partlett One in every eight mums-to-be is smoking during pregnancy, it has emerged on National No Smoking Day today. via This is Oxfordshire



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Cleaning Precautions During Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you may be concerned about cleaning products. There is good reason for worry since cleaning products we use every day contain a wide variety of chemicals with unknown side effects.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Teen Pregnancy Storyline in ABC Soap Opera

Teen pregnancy seems to have been in the news a lot lately with the unplanned pregnancy announcement of sixteen year old Nickelodeon star, Jamie Lynn Spears and all the talk about the film Juno which is about a teen who experiences an unplanned pregnancy and then places her baby for adoption. Now, the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live, will be featuring their own teenage unplanned pregnancy storyline. According to a producer from One Life to Live they were already working on the unplanned pregnancy... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

The Pregnancy Blog Review for Feb 25 - March 14

The pregnancy blog covers all topics related to conception, pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum time after the baby arrives. The blog review is a good place to view the recently covered topics. You can also browse by category on the right side of the page.

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Monday, March 17, 2008

The End of your Pregnancy

Are you close to the end of your pregnancy? By the end of a pregnancy, most women are so ready to have their babies. Towards your due date, you are probably feeling huge and uncomfortable. You are getting anxious and may be looking forward to your pregnancy being over and meeting the little person you have been carrying around for nine months face to face. However, if you are actively making an adoption plan, you may be dreading the end of your pregnancy at the same time.I honestly was dreading the end of my pregnancy with Charlie. I was filled with mixed emotions of dread and... [...] Read more!

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Saliva Fertility Monitors

If you are trying to conceive, it is important to identify your most fertile days. Ovulation test kits and fertility monitors are very helpful for predicting ovulation, particularly for women with irregular menstrual cycles.

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Cesarean Babies & Skin-to-Skin Contact

"The infants in the skin-to-skin group were comforted, that is, they stopped crying, became calmer, and reached a drowsy state earlier than the infants in the cot group."

There is no doubt that newborn babies crave skin-to-skin contact. It helps them regulate their body temperature, more so than even those french fry warmer things in many hospitals. via About.com



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Friday, March 14, 2008

What is Pre-eclampsia?

Pre-eclampsia is also known as pregnancy induced hypertension. This is a less serious form of a condition known as eclampsia or toxemia. Pre-eclampsia is a potentially serious complication in pregnancy and will cause the pregnancy to be classified as high risk.

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Symptoms Accompanying Methotrexate Therapy for Ectopic Pregnancy

Below is a comment with questions from a reader who is undergoing methotrexate therapy for a tubal ectopic pregnancy. via Healthline



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One More Reason to Quit Smoking

There are a million reasons to quit smoking. Kicking the habit is the best thing you can do for your baby when you learn you are pregnant. In addition, there are many health benefits for mommy. Recent research has shown another good reason to quit now.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

St. Patrick's Day Baby Names - Irish Baby Names

So you're due any day and you realized that St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. via About.com



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Don't Forget your Camera!

One thing you definitely do not want to forget when packing for your upcoming hospital stay is your camera! Photos are cherished by any new mothers.Ahead of time, you may want to give a little thought to how much you actually wanted photos or video of. Some Moms may want to get all up close and personally with cameras during delivery while others (like me) are more modest. Nowadays many hospitals have rules about cameras in the labor and delivery room; some allow them and some do not. So you will need to check with the hospital you are delivering at to see exactly what their... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 fatty acids are a critical nutrient for all pregnant women. There are benefits to both mom and baby from a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids. The baby needs this nutrient for the development of the brain and nervous system as well as the retinas in the eyes.

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Monday, March 10, 2008

A record 3,000 late abortions in Britain

"Women get the idea it's a trivial matter and as a result they are much more cavalier about presenting to their GP late."

The number of late abortions in Britain has reached a record level, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal. via Telegraph.co.uk



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Saturday, March 8, 2008

SIDS: A Personal Story

I'm sitting here today remembering my nephew, Nathan. It was actually about this time in the morning that I was getting the news that Nathan had died overnight. via About.com



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Friday, March 7, 2008

Using Fertility Monitors

When you are trying to get pregnant, you can improve the odds by identifying your best days for conception. The average woman will take anywhere from six to eighteen months to get pregnant. Fertility monitors can help identify your most fertile days to conceive.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Information About Epidural Analgesia-Pregnancy

Many women find the pain of labor too intense to bear without effective pain relief, and an epidural analgesia provides the best pain relief compared to all other methods. In the US, more than 80 percent of first-time moms ultimately have an epidural analgesia, other take a wait and see attitude.Full article

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog - For All Your Pregnancy Things by PregnancyWeekly]

Thursday, March 6, 2008

What are the effects of pregnancy in chronic fatigue syndrome?

Initial question: In patients with chronic fatigue syndrome , is there any evidence that pregnancy affects the severity of the illness, or that the illness effects the outcome of the pregnancy? Thanks Answer: ... via NLH Question Answering Service



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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Sex matters: part two

"However, I still feel that many students are poorly informed. For example, many students do not know that Plan B (i.e., the 'morning after pill') is available for a very low cost directly at the Health Center."

Contraception and pregnancy: keeping sex safe Tess Russell Issue date: 2/28/08 Section: Features This evening, Middlebury's "Let's Talk About Sex" month continues with the arrival of renowned sex educator Jay ... via The Middlebury Campus



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Monday, March 3, 2008

- Plan B' pills will be free Tuesday

"It went really well last year"

Planned Parenthood is making it a little easier for women to prevent unwanted pregnancies. via Tribune-Star



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Saturday, March 1, 2008

Groups at Risk for Post Partum Depression

Certain groups of women may be at increased risk of developing post partum depression after the birth of their babies. Recent studies have shown a higher rate of post partum depression among African American and low income women.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Hyperprolactinemia

Hyperprolactinemia is a disorder which often results in infertility. The disorder is most common among women of child bearing age who have had a baby in the past. Hyperprolactinemia is basically the production of the hormone prolactin in women who are not breastfeeding.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]